Rabat district · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Inheritance lawyer in L'Océan
Estates and inheritance: the firm assists residents and companies of L'Océan, from the first consultation to enforcement.
The firm assists heirs in settling estates under the Family Code: certificate of inheritance, inventory of assets, amicable or court-ordered division and transfer of real estate. We also help prevent family disputes and plan the transfer of assets during one's lifetime, in line with the legal rules.
- Wills (wasiyya) and the mandatory bequest in favour of grandchildren
- Challenging a sale or gift made to the detriment of the heirs
- Estates involving assets or heirs abroad
- Obtaining the certificate of inheritance (rasm al irtha) from the adouls
- Inventory of the deceased's assets, debts and bank accounts
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of L'Océan, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
As an older, family district, L'Océan mainly sees inheritance cases, joint ownership, division of family houses and long-standing leases. Renovation and sale of buildings also raise land title and co-ownership questions. Family matters (divorce, maintenance, custody) and small commercial disputes complete the picture.
How a matter unfolds
- 1
Identification
We identify the heirs, the assets and the debts, and have the certificate of inheritance drawn up if necessary.
- 2
Status of the assets
We check the land titles, accounts and deeds to establish the exact legal status of each asset.
- 3
Amicable division
We propose a draft division in line with the legal shares and assist with the signing of the agreement between heirs.
- 4
Court-ordered division
If no agreement is reached, we go to court to obtain the division, the auction of an indivisible property or an account of income, and then follow enforcement.
Frequently asked questions
Can an heir refuse the division?
No one can be forced to remain in joint ownership: any heir can ask the court for a division when the others refuse to agree. If a property cannot be divided in kind without losing value, the court can order its sale at auction and the distribution of the price. An heir who alone occupies a shared property may also be required to account to the others.
Can you make a will in favour of an heir?
In principle, a will (wasiyya) cannot benefit an heir without the consent of the other heirs, and it is limited to one third of the estate: beyond that, their consent is also required. The Family Code also provides for a mandatory bequest in favour of certain grandchildren whose father or mother died before the grandparent.
Other practice areas for residents of L'Océan: Business and company law, Administrative law, Real estate and land law, Divorce and family law, Employment law, Debt recovery, Criminal law, Accidents and compensation and Moroccans abroad and international matters.
Estates and inheritance, elsewhere in and around Rabat: Rabat, Hay Riad, Agdal, Souissi, Hassan, Yacoub El Mansour, Youssoufia, Takaddoum, Hay Nahda, Salé, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat, Aïn Aouda and Kénitra.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.